Methods and devices for actuating a clearance device for clearing obstructions from medical tubes
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[0018]As used herein, the terms proximal and distal are generally to be construed with reference to a patient that has been or is to be fitted with a medical tube, such as a chest tube. For example, the distal end or region of a medical tube (e.g., a chest tube) is that end or region that is to be inserted into or disposed more adjacent (e.g., within) the patient during use, as compared to the opposite end or region of the medical tube (e.g., chest tube). Similarly, a distal element (or the distal side or region of an element) is nearer to the patient, or to the distal end of the chest tube, than a proximal element (or the proximal side or region of an element). Also herein, the “terminal” end of a tube, wire or member refers to its distal end.
[0019]FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of a medical tube being used to drain accumulated fluid from within the body cavity of a patient, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention. In FIG. 1 the medical tube is inserted...
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